Question

Observe the equation below
Fe₂O_3(s) + CO_(g) → Fe_(s) + CO_2(g)

1. Balance the equation 
2. Select the following from the above equation
   Oxidizing agent 
   Reducing agent 

Answer 1

1. Fe₂O_3(s) + 3CO_(g) → 2Fe_(s) + 3CO₂ 
2. Oxidizing agent  Fe₂O₃
   Reducing agent - CO